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03 04 Page 36 2011IMUTCD 14 The unique letter forms for each of the Standard Alphabet series shall not be stretched, compressed, warped, or otherwise manipulated. Support: 15 Section 2D.04 contains information regarding the acceptable methods of modifying the length of a word for a given letter height and series. Section 2A.14 Sign Borders Standard: 01 Unless otherwise provided, each sign illustrated in this Manual shall have a border of the same color as the legend, at or just inside the edge. 02 The corners of all sign borders shall be rounded, except for STOP signs. Guidance: 03 A dark border on a light background should be set in from the edge, while a light border on a dark background should extend to the edge of the sign. A border for- 30-inch signs with a light background should be , from 112 to 314 inch in width, 112 inch from the edge. For similar signs with a light border, a width of I inch should be used. For other sizes, the border width should be ofsimilar proportions, but should not exceed the stroke -width of the major lettering of the sign. On signs exceeding 72 x 120 inches in size, the border should be 2 inches wide, or on larger signs, 3 inches wide. Except for STOP signs and as otherwise provided in Section 2E.16, the corners of the sign should be rounded to a radius that is concentric with that of the border. Section 2A.15 Enhanced Consoicuity for Standard Sims Option: n Based upon engineering judgment, where the improvement of the conspicuity of a standard regulatory, warning, or guide sign is desired, any of the following methods may be used, as appropriate, to enhance the signs conspicuity (see Figure 2A-1): A. Increasing the size of a standard regulatory, warning, or guide sign. B. Doubling -up of a standard regulatory, warning, or guide sign by adding a second identical sign on the left- hand side of the roadway. C. Adding a solid yellow or fluorescent yellow rectangular "header panel" above a standard regulatory sign, with the width of the panel corresponding to the width of the standard regulatory sign. A legend of NOTICE, STATE LAW, or other appropriate text may be added in black letters within the header panel for a period of time determined by engineering judgment. D. Adding a NEW plaque (see Section 2C.62) above a new standard regulatory or warning sign, for a period of time determined by engineering judgment, to call attention to the new sign. E. Adding one or more red or orange flags (cloth or retroreflective sheeting) above a standard regulatory or warning sign, with the flags oriented so as to be at 45 degrees to the vertical. F. Adding a solid yellow, a solid fluorescent yellow, or a diagonally striped black and yellow (or black and fluorescent yellow) strip of retroreflective sheeting at least 3 inches wide around the perimeter of a standard warning sign. This may be accomplished by affixing the standard warning sign on a background that is 6 inches larger than the size of the standard warning sign. G. Adding a warning beacon (see Section 4L.03) to a standard regulatory (other than a STOP or a Speed Limit sign), warning, or guide sign. H. Adding a speed limit sign beacon (see Section 4L.04) to a standard Speed Limit sign. 1. Adding a stop beacon (see Section 4L.05) to a STOP sign. J. Adding light emitting diode (LED) units within the symbol or legend of a sign or border of a standard regulatory, warring, or guide sign, as provided in Section 2A.07. K. Adding a strip of retroreflective material to the sign support in compliance with the provisions of Section 2A.21. L. Using other methods that are specifically allowed for certain signs as described elsewhere in this Manual. Support: Sign conspicuity improvements can also be achieved by removing non -essential and illegal signs from the right-of-way (see Section 1A.08), and by relocating signs to provide better spacing. Standard: The NEW plaque (see Section 2C.62) shall not be used alone. Strobe lights shall not be used to enhance the conspicuity of highway signs. Sect 2A.13 to 2A.15 November 2011 Page 4 of 5